Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
You will be picked up by the staff of Mrembo Safaris from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Moshi. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Kits and the necessary equipment will be checked as well.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Weru Weru River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Marangu Gate (1860m) – Mandara hut (2715m)
Marangu Gate (1860m) – Mandara hut (2715m)
The drive from Moshi to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the park gate, all hikers are requested to sign in at the Park office and make their final preparations for the climb. Porters will be seen arranging and loading their packs, containing the food, water, cooking gas as well as most of your equipment.
From the park gate, we ascend on a cleared ridge trail through the rain forest where you will see most of Kilimanjaro’s animals. An alternative and more scenic parallel forest trail branches off to the left a few minutes after the gate. This trail follows the edge of a stream through the undergrowth and offers you the option to rejoin the main trail either after 1.5 hours hiking, or 1 hour before Mandara hut where you will spend the night.
Day 3
Mandara hut (2715m) – Horombo hut (3705m)
Mandara hut (2715m) – Horombo hut (3705m)
From Mandara hut, the trail passes through a short stretch of forest, skirts the base of the Maundi Crater and then emerges into a transition from rain forest to moorland. It is well worth a short detour to scramble up the rim of the Maundi Crater for your first impressive view of the Kibo Crater. On a clear day, Kibo will glimmer in the distance, with sightings of majestic glaciers in the morning sun.
Once you are in the open moorland, you will get the chance to see some of Kilimanjaro’s most spectacular plants – the endemic giant lobelia which grows up to 3 m in height and the giant groundsel (Senecia Kilimanjari), which can reach heights of 5m. After about 6 hours trek from here, you reach the Horombo hut for your accommodation.
Day 4
Horombo hut (3705m) – Acclimatization day
Horombo hut (3705m) – Acclimatization day
Horombo hut is a village of huts perched on a small plateau, with buildings similar to Mandara with a capacity of 120 climbers! Horombo is normally bustling with hikers, guides and porters, with an atmosphere of adventure and excitement. You will meet both ascending and descending hikers here. This extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. A hike towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1,5 hours down) is strongly recommended.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Horombo hut (3705m) – Kibo hut (4730m)
Horombo hut (3705m) – Kibo hut (4730m)
After breakfast, we continue our ascent into the Alpine desert habitat. From Horombo, there are two trails to the “Saddle” (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and lower route (left hand fork) to choose from.
The recommended lower route (left hand fork) is much easier and nearly an hour shorter, and it also passes the last watering point at 4130m. You will have to fill your water bottles with all the water you will need until your return to Horombo hut in two night’s time (unless you are willing to buy Mineral water at Kibo hut).
The summit is now a further 1195m up and you will make your final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski-stick and thermal clothing for your summit bid. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing, it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kibo hut (4730m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo hut (3705m)
Kibo hut (4730m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo hut (3705m)
Today is the big day -the summit stage, you will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans meyer caveat 5220, the climb slow but surely goes upward. At sunrise you will reach at Gillman’s points (5681) the crater rim of Kilimanjaro - where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land, you will be soon forget the cold of the night and a further hike 1 to 2 hour you will be reaching Uhuru peak at 5895. On your return to Kibo hut a warm meal await and two hours break before you proceeding down to Horombo Hut.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Horombo hut (3705m) – Marangu Gate (1860m)
Horombo hut (3705m) – Marangu Gate (1860m)
Trekking from horomno hut to Marangu gate (1860), The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon you will once again pass tropical rainforest and after total of 6 hours trekking. You will be back at Kilimanjaro get and say goodbye to your mountain guide. You will be droped to your hotel for hot shower, massage and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Mandara Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Moshi to Mkomazi National Park
Moshi to Mkomazi National Park
Today early morning we will pick you up from the hotel in Moshi and drive to Mkomazi national park with picnic lunch. As we arrive we will continue with game drives into different areas of the park exploring its beauty and wilderness. Mkomazi Park shares its ecosystem with Tsavo national park which forms the largest and important ecosystem on Earth. Animals tend to migrate between the two parks at different season of the year triggered by the rainfalls and drought.
- Main Destination:
- Mkomazi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat
Wildlife in Mkomazi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mkomazi National Park
Mkomazi National Park
Half day game drive then later drive to Kilimanjaro airport for fly to Zanzibar with night Flight - Meet and greet with our guide and check in to Tembo Hotel - for dinner and relaxation.
Zanzibar Island is known as Africa’s tropical paradise, offering the world’s most beautiful beaches. Here, you find miles and miles of white sandy beaches dotted with palm trees, surrounded by the clear azure water of the Indian Ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Mkomazi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tembo House Hotel & Apartments
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Safari Blue
Safari Blue
After breakfast go to safari blue toe enjoy the picknick safari within the ocean, then later check in to Beach hotel for relaxation- half board
Main activities in the tour includes visit to naturally occurring sandbanks, Swimming & Snorkeling in the crystal clear waters, visiting Kwale island with its natural green lagoon and Climbing the old Baobab tree for spectacular view of the Island.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Toa Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Dolphin Tour
Dolphin Tour
This dolphin watching tour is a morning boat trip at the famous village of kizimkazi, the tour takes roughly 2 to 3 hours in the sea. Use the unique opportunity to swim with sea turtles. During the visit you can also feed turtles with sea weed or just spend your time in the water. Also, you can take snorkelling mask to dive and watch them in their natural environment.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- Toa Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Relaxation & Arival
Relaxation & Arival
Relaxation day and packing ready for Safari back home.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
